Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2006 Cadillac STS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated while in reverse (r) and backing out of the driveway at approximately 2 mph, the driver's side tie rod snapped in two. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Certain times while driving, the traction assist comes on, and all power is lost to the engine. Lights are still on, car is still on, but gas does not accelerate and car is hard to steer. I have had to pull over 6 times in the last few months, turn the car off, restart and hope it does not happen again.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. While driving various speeds, the steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.